These classes have been submitted and are in the approval process. Some may not appear on the final schedule.

Gem-Bud

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Michael Naughton
Teacher(s): 
Michael Naughton

This is a two-piece Gem or Bud, depending on whether you think it looks more like a jewel or a developing flower. One square of paper is used for the gem/bud; the other is used to make a base/leaf to put it on. There is an optional "locked" base, requiring two more small squares, which will be demonstrated in the class. This model is especially nice with paper that has a pattern that radiates from the center.

Star Zoë

Level: 
Low Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Michael Naughton
Teacher(s): 
Michael Naughton

A modular eight-pointed star that can be made to look various ways, depending on the paper used It has a solid lock and shows a design on both sides. As with many modular rings, adding the last piece can be a "little" tricky, but overall the folding and assembly is fairly simple and straightforward. I believe this is an original model, but if someone recognizes it I would appreciate hearing that.

Florucha (Sachet)

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Isa Klein
Teacher(s): 
Maria Velazquez

Beautiful, creative model that can be converted to a sachet. 3 sheets of 6” paper will be divided for the needed modules. Will discuss details of the model and how to convert to a sachet.

Swan Receptacle

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Sumida Noriko
Teacher(s): 
Maria Velazquez

A graceful crane that can be opened to hold a small object — perhaps a piece of candy, a secret message, a ring. It can be used as a table decoration and is best made from 12” x 12” paper. Parchment paper is also good. The model shown is made from 6” paper and is 4.5” wide using parchment-like paper. Will discuss details of model.

Quilted Ohio Star

Level: 
Low Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Karen Reeds
Teacher(s): 
Deanna Kwan

This beautiful star only needs 4 simple units, the pig base. The units are woven and then locked together. The “hardest” step is distinguishing the lock pocket from the lock flap. Solid colors look striking in this star, but patterned papers, especially asymmetrical pattern, give surprising and amazing results!

M.Q. 8

Level: 
Low Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Enrica Dray
Teacher(s): 
Deanna Kwan

“M.Q. 8 Enrica” is one of 33 stars in the first half a book by Enrica Dray and Patrizia Porzio. M.Q. stands for Mezzo Quadrato, which is Italian for “half square”. The units for these stars begin with half squares (rectangles). In addition, the first fold for all the units of these 33 stars is the same – bring a corner to the opposite corner. M.Q. 8 looks great on both sides particularly in pattern papers. One side has an extra star feature at the center; find the model in the photo folded with the perfect paper that highlights this inner star!

George $tar

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Anita Reinehr
Teacher(s): 
Anita Reinehr

Modular money folding star design using 5-6 dollar bills. Learn how to fold the modules and connect them using 15cm Kami paper cut to 7:3 ratio sheets before using actual dollar bills. Bring extra dollar bills. If time permits, will also teach easier variation called Puffy $tar.

Happy Ghost

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Nicolas Terry
Teacher(s): 
Nicolas Terry

In this class, I’ll show you how I started from a super easy ghost for kids, and how I chose to develop it into this intermediate-level Happy Ghost.

Origami properties of a Square

Level: 
Low Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Creators: Magic star by Robert Neale; Cube by Marc Kirchenbaum and Peace dove by Alice Gray
Teacher(s): 
Helen Rodney

We will use the ancient art of Japanese paper folding (origami) to discover the properties of a square by using origami paper (which is always a square), 8.5 inch squares made from “astrobrights” letter size paper, pencils and markers. We will make three models, and the properties of a square will be printed on one of the finished origami models.

Star Arisa and variations

Level: 
Low Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Nobuko Okabe
Teacher(s): 
Nobuko Okabe

This is a modular star with 8 units. Both folding units and assembly are fairly simple but the assembly require some experience, This model has many variations and two different variations can be put on each side of one star. At least 2 or 3 variations will be taught in the class.

Star Arisa, variation Kathleen

Level: 
Low Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Nobuko Okabe
Teacher(s): 
Nobuko Okabe

This is a fairly simple modular star with 8 units. I published the original model and some variations a few years ago but this is a variation my dear origami friend Kathleen presented me at last year's COCon and I love it. You can put two different variations on each side of one star. I will show other variations in each class if time allows. (I will teach other variations in a separate class and basic assembly is the same, so you can take only one of these classes.)

Whitetail Fawn

Level: 
High Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Ronik Bhaskar
Teacher(s): 
Ronik Bhaskar

This model will require four open sink folds, so please keep that in mind. This is a fawn model with a natural color change for the nose, tail, and the inside of the ears.

Recursive Four-Pointed Star

Level: 
Complex
Creator(s): 
Dexter Namkung
Teacher(s): 
Dexter Namkung

This class will teach you how to fold a four-pointed star with a recursive pattern. I recommend bringing paper at least 25cm that’s relatively thin and strong (such as tracing paper). However, a bigger sheet will allow you to create more patterns on the star. This model starts from the traditional windmill base and features lots of unsinks, squashes, and swivel folds.

Duck on water

Level: 
Simple
Creator(s): 
Kunihiko Kasahara, Gay Merrill Gross
Teacher(s): 
Arlene Gorchov

Cute Duck on a pond. Duck is created by Kunihiko Kasahara with the added idea of a pond by Gay Merrill Gross

Albis Box

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Christiane Bettens
Teacher(s): 
Christiane Bettens

Lid is a modular from 4 silver rectangles with an unusual locking mechanism, and the box is a twist box from a rectangle, no way to get bored in this class.
Paper (1 A4 silver rectangle for lid and box) will be provided.
Diagram available.

Penguin

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Nicolas Terry
Teacher(s): 
Nicolas Terry

How to start from a classic origami model (Fox) to improve and obtain a complete new and different model. So I will teach this penguin, and show that we can also produce a T-rex.

Two Penguins

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Shoko Aoyagi
Teacher(s): 
Lorne Dannenbaum

What's better than one origami penguin? TWO origami penguins! We will be folding two penguin models created by Shoko Aoyagi, the Fairy Penguin and the Penguin Box. Googly eyes will be provided and are highly recommended.

Heart Locket

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Gay Merrill Gross
Teacher(s): 
Aviva Meyer

In honor of Gay Merrill Gross, we will fold her Heart Locket, a 3-D heart that can open to hold a photo or small items and can be hung as a locket.

Strip Twist Fish

Level: 
Low Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Kathleen Foster Singer
Teacher(s): 
Kathleen Singer

3-D fish made from two long strips. Strips will be provided for the students. All folds are mountain or valley. Requires accurate folding for a satisfactory result. Great for mobiles, or hanging in a window.

Fold This Box: 1 Sheet Designs

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Bradley Tompkins
Teacher(s): 
Bradley Tompkins

In this hands-on class, we’ll fold three original, single-sheet box designs—each one with its own surprise. These are "gift-quality" intermediate-level models with clean lines, satisfying closures and no raw edges. You’ll leave with printed diagrams, a deeper understanding of structure and shaping, and maybe even a giveaway (books, paper, or folded models). Come for the folds, stay for the fun.

Plesiosaur

Level: 
Supercomplex
Creator(s): 
Nengzhi Jiang
Teacher(s): 
Nengzhi Jiang

A class for one of my favorite designs, my plesiosaur. This design came about from a design contest, but I have further refined the model and the folding sequence since I first designed it. The model requires much precreasing and has some complex steps, including the final shaping.

Nadia Star

Level: 
Intermediate
Creator(s): 
Maximiliano Ortiz
Teacher(s): 
Juliette Moore

8 point star, flat modular origami using triangle sheets with double colors.

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